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The archipelago's nutrient-rich, cool-blue water and volcanic seamounts attract pelagic species rarely seen elsewhere in the Atlantic.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},3,{"id":22,"name":23,"slug":24,"country":25,"description":26,"_count":27},"cmm1zopee0006duwryzdzmkyl","Bali","bali","ID","Bali offers an extraordinary range of diving experiences, from the ghostly USS Liberty wreck at Tulamben to the oceanic sunfish at Nusa Penida. The island's varied topography and reliable warm water make it a year-round destination for all skill levels.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":29,"name":30,"slug":31,"country":32,"description":33,"_count":34},"cmm1zopg1000bduwrtyitnfwp","Belize","belize","BZ","Home to the famous Great Blue Hole and the second-largest barrier reef in the world, Belize is a Central American diving jewel. From stalactite-filled caverns to shallow atolls teeming with nurse sharks, it offers diversity that few destinations can match.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":36,"name":37,"slug":38,"country":39,"description":40,"_count":41},"cmm1zopfq000aduwrwipswkfh","Bonaire","bonaire","BQ","Bonaire is the undisputed shore diving capital of the Caribbean, where over 60 sites are accessible directly from the beach around the clock. The island's marine park is pristine, the visibility is exceptional, and the relaxed, diver-first culture is second to none.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":43,"name":44,"slug":45,"country":46,"description":47,"_count":48},"cmm1zopfe0009duwrnpkm5yu6","Cayman Islands","cayman-islands","KY","The Cayman Islands offer some of the Caribbean's finest wall diving, where sheer coral cliffs plunge thousands of metres into the deep blue. Iconic sites like Stingray City and the North Wall have made Grand Cayman a perennial favourite among divers worldwide.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":50,"name":51,"slug":52,"country":8,"description":53,"_count":54},"cmm1zophc000fduwrvov67y9p","Cornwall","cornwall","England's rugged southwestern peninsula punches well above its weight for diving, with dramatic kelp forests, offshore reef systems, and historic wrecks shaped by the treacherous Atlantic. Grey seals, blue sharks in summer, and fascinating cold-water marine life reward those who brave the chill.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":56,"name":57,"slug":58,"country":59,"description":60,"_count":61},"cmm1zopgd000cduwrsalrxwg0","Cozumel","cozumel","MX","Jacques Cousteau put Cozumel on the map in 1961, and the island's drift dives along the Palancar and Santa Rosa reef systems remain among the finest in the Western Hemisphere. Its crystal-clear turquoise water and abundant sponge corals are unmistakable.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":63,"name":64,"slug":65,"country":66,"description":67,"_count":68},"cmm1zoph1000eduwrxsdm3bk8","Croatia","croatia","HR","Croatia's Adriatic coastline hides an underwater world of Roman amphorae, WWII wrecks, and pristine sea caves beneath its famous turquoise waters. The Kornati National Park archipelago and the Blue Cave near Biševo are highlights that draw divers back year after year.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":70,"name":71,"slug":72,"country":8,"description":73,"_count":74},"cmm37ultr000rduk9kgszk69k","Devon","devon","Devon's varied coastline offers excellent diving, from the sheltered wrecks of Plymouth Sound to the dramatic offshore reefs of Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone. The county boasts blue sharks, seals, and rich reef life.",{"sites":11,"schools":12},{"id":76,"name":77,"slug":78,"country":8,"description":79,"_count":80},"cmm2cyucw000qdukmzfteu0jp","Dorset","dorset","Dorset is one of England's premier diving counties, boasting the famous Portland Bill tidal races, the wreck-strewn waters off Swanage, and the marine life of the Jurassic Coast. Cuttlefish, seahorses, WWII wrecks, and vibrant rocky reefs make Dorset a year-round diving destination.",{"sites":81,"schools":12},6,{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"country":86,"description":87,"_count":88},"cmm1zopi0000hduwroe0maloh","Fiji","fiji","FJ","Known as the soft coral capital of the world, Fiji's reefs blaze with pink, orange, and purple sea fans that sway in nutrient-rich currents. Shark dives at Beqa Lagoon and liveaboard trips to remote Taveuni and Wakaya make Fiji an unforgettable South Pacific experience.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":90,"name":91,"slug":92,"country":93,"description":94,"_count":95},"cmm1zopbz0000duwrjklgvsfb","Great Barrier Reef","great-barrier-reef","AU","The world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300km off Queensland, Australia. Home to over 1,500 species of fish, 4,000 types of mollusc, and some of the most iconic dive sites on the planet.",{"sites":96,"schools":12},4,{"id":98,"name":99,"slug":100,"country":101,"description":102,"_count":103},"cmm1zopib000iduwrlr9o2m6h","Hawaii","hawaii","US","Hawaii's volcanic underwater landscape is unlike anywhere else on Earth, with lava tubes, sea arches, and black-sand slopes descending into the deep Pacific. Manta ray night dives on the Big Island and Hawaiian monk seal sightings in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands are among the most magical experiences in diving.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":105,"name":106,"slug":107,"country":108,"description":109,"_count":110},"cmm2cyudw000tdukmxsvyykni","Isle of Man","isle-of-man","IM","The Isle of Man sits in the heart of the Irish Sea and offers dramatic wall dives, powerful pinnacles, and sea caves rich with jewel anemones and sea fans. The island is a designated Area of Special Scientific Interest, and its clear tidal waters attract basking sharks, seals, and some of the best cold-water macro life in the British Isles.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":112,"name":113,"slug":114,"country":115,"description":116,"_count":117},"cmm1zopde0003duwrrykj18cm","Koh Tao","koh-tao","TH","Thailand's dive training capital, where more Open Water certifications are issued than almost anywhere else on the planet. Warm, sheltered bays, abundant marine life, and budget-friendly schools make it the perfect place to start your diving journey.",{"sites":96,"schools":12},{"id":119,"name":120,"slug":121,"country":25,"description":122,"_count":123},"cmm1zopeq0007duwrs76jgdw4","Komodo","komodo","The waters around Komodo National Park are famous for powerful currents that attract manta rays, schooling hammerheads, and thresher sharks. Above water you'll find dragons; below the surface you'll find one of Indonesia's most exhilarating dive environments.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127,"country":8,"description":128,"_count":129},"cmm37ulva000wduk9txdzce4y","Lancashire","lancashire","Lancashire's inland dive sites include Capenwray (Jackdaw Quarry), one of the UK's finest quarry dive centres. The flooded limestone quarry near Carnforth offers crystal clear freshwater diving with an impressive collection of sunk attractions.",{"sites":130,"schools":131},1,0,{"id":133,"name":134,"slug":135,"country":8,"description":136,"_count":137},"cmm37uluy000vduk9dqixgd67","Leicestershire","leicestershire","Landlocked Leicestershire is home to Stoney Cove, the UK's most famous inland quarry dive site. The flooded granite quarry in Stoney Stanton draws divers from across the country for its clear water, impressive sunken wrecks, and year-round accessibility.",{"sites":130,"schools":131},{"id":139,"name":140,"slug":141,"country":142,"description":143,"_count":144},"cmm1zopd20002duwr777y6x9r","Maldives","maldives","MV","An archipelago of over 1,000 coral islands where manta rays, whale sharks, and hammerheads cruise past every dive. The Maldives offers world-class drift diving, pristine atolls, and some of the clearest water on Earth.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":146,"name":147,"slug":148,"country":149,"description":150,"_count":151},"cmm1zopgp000dduwrml7b12ry","Malta","malta","MT","Malta's strategic Mediterranean location has left it dotted with sunken warships, aircraft, and ancient anchors — making it Europe's leading wreck diving destination. The clear, warm summer seas and dramatic underwater architecture attract divers from across the continent.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":153,"name":154,"slug":155,"country":8,"description":156,"_count":157},"cmm37ulvl000xduk95py1pol8","Merseyside","merseyside","Merseyside is home to Eccleston Delph, a popular flooded quarry dive site in St Helens widely used for training and recreational diving. The sheltered freshwater site offers year-round conditions and is well-equipped for divers of all levels.",{"sites":130,"schools":131},{"id":159,"name":160,"slug":161,"country":8,"description":162,"_count":163},"cmm37ult6000pduk90r5rarq2","North Yorkshire","north-yorkshire","North Yorkshire's rugged coastline provides accessible shore diving with interesting wrecks and reefs. Filey Brigg and the surrounding waters offer encounters with large conger eels, lobsters, and diverse reef fish.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":165,"name":166,"slug":167,"country":8,"description":168,"_count":169},"cmm2cyue8000udukmd4utjkzd","Northern Ireland","northern-ireland","Northern Ireland's coastline from the Causeway Coast to Strangford Lough offers diverse diving from enormous offshore troop-ship wrecks to shallow loughs brimming with jewel anemones and horse mussels. The SS Justicia off Malin Head is one of the largest and most impressive wrecks accessible to UK divers.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":171,"name":172,"slug":173,"country":8,"description":174,"_count":175},"cmm2cyuc8000odukm95qg86f7","Northumberland","northumberland","Northumberland's Farne Islands are one of the UK's most magical dive destinations, where hundreds of inquisitive Atlantic grey seals interact playfully with divers. The archipelago also hosts dramatic rocky reefs, historic wrecks, and vast seabird colonies in a protected National Trust seascape.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":177,"name":178,"slug":179,"country":8,"description":180,"_count":181},"cmm37ulry000lduk98tlx0h5p","Orkney","orkney","Orkney is home to Scapa Flow, one of the world's greatest wreck diving destinations. The sheltered natural harbour holds the scuttled German High Seas Fleet from World War One, alongside fascinating marine life that has colonised the wrecks over a century.",{"sites":81,"schools":12},{"id":183,"name":184,"slug":185,"country":186,"description":187,"_count":188},"cmm1zopho000gduwrdwvrc5k2","Palau","palau","PW","Palau is a Pacific legend, renowned for its WWII wrecks in Chuuk-rivalling quantities, the legendary Blue Corner drift, and the world's only saltwater jellyfish lake. Its remote location and marine sanctuary status have kept its reefs in extraordinary condition.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":190,"name":191,"slug":192,"country":193,"description":194,"_count":195},"cmm1zopf20008duwrqsml1ut4","Palawan","palawan","PH","The Philippines' last ecological frontier, Palawan is home to world-famous wreck diving at Coron and stunning coral gardens in the Tubbataha Reef UNESCO World Heritage site. Its sheltered bays and rich biodiversity make it a bucket-list destination for serious divers.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":197,"name":198,"slug":199,"country":8,"description":200,"_count":201},"cmm2cyudk000sdukmfjxn7pan","Pembrokeshire, Wales","pembrokeshire","Pembrokeshire's rugged coastline forms one of Wales's most spectacular diving regions, with marine conservation zones at Skomer Island protecting incredible reef ecosystems. Strong tidal currents, dramatic underwater rock formations, and a wealth of grey seals and seabirds make it a must-visit for UK divers.",{"sites":96,"schools":12},{"id":203,"name":204,"slug":205,"country":25,"description":206,"_count":207},"cmm1zope20005duwriv5yvs0i","Raja Ampat","raja-ampat","Often described as the world's greatest marine biodiversity hotspot, Raja Ampat sits at the heart of the Coral Triangle in West Papua, Indonesia. More than 1,500 fish species and 700 coral species have been recorded here, making every dive a revelation.",{"sites":96,"schools":12},{"id":209,"name":210,"slug":211,"country":212,"description":213,"_count":214},"cmm1zopcq0001duwrqunmb4mi","Red Sea – Egypt","red-sea-egypt","EG","One of the world's premier diving destinations, with crystal-clear visibility, vivid coral walls, and legendary wreck dives. The warm, calm waters and year-round sunshine make it ideal for divers of all levels.",{"sites":96,"schools":12},{"id":216,"name":217,"slug":218,"country":8,"description":219,"_count":220},"cmm37ulsk000nduk94w1s76g4","Scottish Borders","scottish-borders","The Scottish Borders coast, centred on St Abbs Head, is home to Scotland's only voluntary Marine Reserve. Renowned for exceptional biodiversity, clear visibility, and dramatic underwater scenery including sea fans, jewel anemones, and abundant fish life.",{"sites":96,"schools":12},{"id":222,"name":223,"slug":224,"country":115,"description":225,"_count":226},"cmm1zopdq0004duwrhihxbdbl","Similan Islands","similan-islands","A remote national park archipelago in the Andaman Sea, rated among Southeast Asia's top dive destinations. Expect dramatic granite boulders, leopard sharks resting on the sand, and visibility stretching over 30 metres.",{"sites":20,"schools":12},{"id":228,"name":229,"slug":230,"country":231,"description":232,"_count":233},"cmm21pc2w000kdudl3rxqbqy4","South Africa","south-africa","ZA","South Africa offers a jaw-dropping range of diving, from the sardine run — the greatest marine spectacle on Earth — to great white shark cage dives in Gansbaai and pristine subtropical reefs along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Few countries deliver such wildly contrasting underwater experiences.",{"sites":234,"schools":131},7,1772126246265]